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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.36, 271.49 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.36, 271.49 and 135.27 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.36 : 271.49 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.36/271.49 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.36x = 271.49 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.36x = 36,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,723.78/180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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